一图了解2026春运新变化：人流更旺、运力更足、买票退票更方便

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the announcement of the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, which will last for 40 days from February 2 to March 13, with an expected total of 9.5 billion trips, marking a historical high [1] - Self-driving travel is expected to account for around 80% of the total travel volume, continuing to be the dominant mode of transportation during this period [1] - The overall scale and daily peak of travel are anticipated to exceed historical levels, with measures in place to ensure capacity and service [5] Group 2 - The peak travel day is expected to see over 14,000 passenger trains in operation, with a 5.3% increase in seating capacity compared to the previous year [5] - New railway lines totaling 3,109 kilometers and over 50 passenger stations will be introduced for the Spring Festival, along with the addition and optimization of over 560 passenger trains [5] - Night trains will be operated on major high-speed rail lines, with nearly 1,000 night trains scheduled [5] Group 3 - During the Spring Festival, public slow trains will continue to operate, with an average of 19,400 flights per day expected, representing a 5% year-on-year increase [6] - New initiatives include a telephone booking service for elderly travelers aged 60 and above, and a new policy allowing free refunds for mistakenly purchased tickets within 30 minutes of payment [6]